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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,427.70, 14,390.52 and 6,339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,427.70, 14,390.52 and 6,339.50 is: 8,748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,427.70 : 14,390.52 = 6,339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,427.70/14,390.52 = 6,339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,427.70x = 14,390.52 × 6,339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,427.70x = 91,228,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,228,647.58/10,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,748.68

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